New all-electric boat sets sail on the Ottawa River
Ottawa Boat Cruise unveiled its second all-electric boat on Thursday, and announced plans to green its full fleet over the next three years.
Continue ReadingBear spotted in Kanata neighbourhood ‘safely placed in a cage’, police say
Police received a call about a bear sighting in the 500 block of Woodchase Street, near Breckenridge Crescent, at approximately 9 a.m.
Continue ReadingSUV crushes motorcycle in road rage incident in La Peche, police say
A Stittsville man is expected to face several charges following a road rage incident in western Quebec in which an SUV was used to crush a motorcycle, according to police.
Continue ReadingGatineau police officer struck by vehicle while investigating stolen vehicle
A Gatineau police officer was treated for minor injuries after being struck by a vehicle during an investigation into a stolen vehicle, police say.
Continue ReadingAnonymous call about a weapon prompts lockdown at Kanata high school
Ottawa police conducted an operation at the school on Katimavik Road just before 9 a.m., warning people would see an “increased police presence.”
Continue ReadingEvacuation order extended 48 hours as Centennial Lake fire continues to burn
An evacuation order at Centennial Lake, 150 km west of Ottawa, has been extended for another 48 hours as crews continue to battle the wildfire.
Continue ReadingTwo people killed in head-on crash near Carleton Place
Emergency crews responded to a head-on collision on Hwy. 7, west of Tatlock Road, just after 2 p.m. Tuesday.
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